BTF5114 · Regulatory issues for transnational business

Overview

In this unit we consider global business operations, and how transnational business entities fit into the global community of international legal persons. This unit introduces transnational business regulatory and compliance regimes, analyses variety of legal relationships existing in the transnational community, and explores the advantages and disadvantages of different relationship types. A variety of transnational regulatory frameworks, such as international financial regulation and anti-corruption regulation, are examined in their application to business operations, including analysis of the ethical and compliance aspects raised by each. You will use case studies, role playing and class simulations to explore interactions between transnational business regulation and compliance regimes and business culture and decision making.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. demonstrate understanding of the different compliance mechanisms that form part of international regulatory frameworks applicable to business operations
2. critically discuss the status of international business entities in international law, and the relevance of international regulatory institution for transnational corporations
3. provide solutions for transnational business organisations' navigation of the complex network of international law-making and dispute resolution forums
4. identify and critically analyse the ways in which transnational business entities can and do influence the making and application of international regulatory frameworks.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.